

greatplace
American expat in Ethiopia
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About me
American
Lives in Addis Ababa
Speaks Fluent English, Amharic and Tigrynia
Registration: 08 August 2013
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question ? by yafeto7
Is there a mobile food truck operating in addis?

There are none, if you want to open one, go for it and it should be profitable business. Though there are small skill and mostly very low level of food stuff that people sell on the street. . Read More


Looking for a flat, or room in a shared flat/house by howarth_jo
Hi, my partner and I have recently moved to Addis and are looking for a nice home for 6 months or so. It needs it to be fully furnished, and ideally with a balcony/outdoor space. We're looking for something safe and friendly within walking ...

I am not even sure if you are contacting me, the one in the old airport area or somewhere. The phone in Ethiopia is not the greatest but not hopeless, a lot business are done via phone in Ethiopia, so if you would like direction or specific time to ... Read More


Looking for a flat, or room in a shared flat/house by howarth_jo
Hi, my partner and I have recently moved to Addis and are looking for a nice home for 6 months or so. It needs it to be fully furnished, and ideally with a balcony/outdoor space. We're looking for something safe and friendly within walking ...

I am not even sure if you are contacting me, the one in the old airport area or somewhere. The phone in Ethiopia is not the greatest but not hopeless, a lot business are done via phone in Ethiopia, so if you would like direction or specific time to ... Read More


Looking for a flat, or room in a shared flat/house by howarth_jo
Hi, my partner and I have recently moved to Addis and are looking for a nice home for 6 months or so. It needs it to be fully furnished, and ideally with a balcony/outdoor space. We're looking for something safe and friendly within walking ...

Hi Jo, are you open to sharing? There is absolutely beautiful three floor home in the old airport for sure plenty of rests, supermarket nearby. But you would be sharing it with two 2-4 professional people including myself. The cost is 1000 USD per ... Read More


2 months in Ethiopia by Giulia80
Hi! I am a travel blogger and travel writer traveling to Ethiopia for two months from next week. I will travel by myself and I am looking for someone (local or expat) to meet and get and introduction to the country and some explanations to get into ...

It sounds you are in a very interesting journey. Well, there are a lot unwritten here, you are not going to have difficulty in finding the topic, though I would think you already have decided on what to write. Have you found a place to stay? I can ... Read More


adoption by aveda
Hello. Have any expats adopted from Ethiopia? I am interested in anyone who has any information thanks Aveda

Ethiopia has NOT closed out International adoption. None Ethiopian still do and are able to adopt from Ethiopia, the screening is very detailed and the overall process is very difficult (but what is not difficult that is good). There are many expats ... Read More


I'm looking for a friend by Mesiya
I'm mesiya. I'm living in Ethiopia. I want to welcome all the foreign who came to my country and need a friend.

Yes, please let me know when you come to Addis, It would be wonderful to cook together.vegetarian sound great. Make sure you bring the spices, vegetable here are platy I will buy if we decided to cook at my place (a small guesthouse I run). I just ... Read More


I'm looking for a friend by Mesiya
I'm mesiya. I'm living in Ethiopia. I want to welcome all the foreign who came to my country and need a friend.

I am am Ethiopian American, originally from Mekelle. So have connections there let me know if you need any kind of specific supports there. I am live in Addis but I have family and friends there who can help in some capacity. But then, I will ... Read More


Please guide me by drasc
Hi, I plan to visit Bahir Dar. Please guide.

Bahir Dar is lovely to visit, and if money is not an issues, you should at least have lunch or dinner at Kuroftu. As far as place to stay you may need to search online for hotels that meets your need and budget. Read More


live in Addis by mollla
:) Can I live in Addis with 10,000 Ethiopian Birr every month with a little stress? thanks

Yes, if you will not have housing expenses Read More


About investment Hospital by Beatrixlauwens
I am looking for a local business partner of Ethiopia for invest on a hospital . Only correct people .

Well, what kind of hospital are you thinking of? And where within Ethiopia, are you thinking in Addis? Would you like to talk more about it in person? Also let me threw some other idea into you; that is what about pharmacy, but one that would bring ... Read More


Bunk beds/stacked beds by Johnjenjono
I am going to be in Ethiopia in April and am wanting to purchase bunk beds for a refugee camp. They can either be made of wood or metal. Can someone please advise where the best place to purchase: 1. beds: or materials to make beds 2. ...

Hi Jennifer, I do not have company that makes bed or mattress but I have helped orphanages with safe beds for older kids and cribs for babies. So I have kind of seen it all in this area. I have guy who made some strong metal based bunk beds that ... Read More


Bunk beds/stacked beds by Johnjenjono
I am going to be in Ethiopia in April and am wanting to purchase bunk beds for a refugee camp. They can either be made of wood or metal. Can someone please advise where the best place to purchase: 1. beds: or materials to make beds 2. ...

Wow, it seems you are going to bless people suffering. Yes, there are places you can buy good bunk beds made from metal, wood is a real option and tend to be super expressive as not much wood in here. I would not advice wood based bed for refugee ... Read More


Healthcare in Ethiopia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Ethiopia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Ethiopia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...

well, healthcare in Ethiopia is work in progress. Currently,it is not worthwhile to have Et based health insurance. This is b/c the basic health services that you may use is actually very cheap and poor quality. So for any complicated medical needs ... Read More